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June 24, 2024
USAF, Marine Corps, showcase commitment with bilateral defense of Okinawa working group.

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps members came together with Japan Self-Defense Force members to increase interoperability by conducting the Bilateral Defense of Okinawa Working Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June. 3-6, 2024.
June 21, 2024
Yokota displays airlift proficiency during Valiant Shield 24

The 374th Airlift Wing leveraged tactical airlift capabilities and transported Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers during Valiant Shield 24, June 15. VS24 is a multinational, biennial field training exercise focused on integration of joint training in a multi-domain environment. As the
June 21, 2024
A fond farewell: Yokota, Japanese community reflect on 374 AW commander

The Yokota and Japanese community came together to recognize Col. Andrew Roddan’s work and dedication to the 374th Airlift Wing during his two years as commander with a farewell social, June 14 and a presentation from the North Kanto Defense Bureau, June 17.
June 20, 2024
374th CES, Japan forces hone interoperability during CBRN training

The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency management flight hosted members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force for bilateral emergency management training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 6 and 11.The training days covered a broad spectrum of chemical,
June 17, 2024
374th OG change of command

Col. Nathan Powell assumed command of the 374th Operations Group from Col. Jun Oh during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 14.
June 16, 2024
Fussa City celebrates Firefly Festival

374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force leadership celebrated the Firefly Festival with the local Fussa community June 9, 2024.
June 12, 2024
18th CES gets the job done

The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted an emergency ground repair project at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2024. The 18th CES mission includes daily maintenance and installation natural disaster recoveries, all while training and operating with joint and bilateral partners.
June 11, 2024
Yokota Tax Center Celebrates Historic Year

The Yokota Tax Center celebrated their record-breaking year with a barbecue at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 7, 2024.
June 10, 2024
Air Force, Army symposium focuses on improving large-scale combat operations

The 505th Command and Control Wing, Detachment 1, hosted the second annual Warfighter Air Component Symposium, or WACS, last month, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
June 7, 2024
Right Place, Right Time: Public health Airman saves life while on leave

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Regina E. Bean, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron chief of public health operations, receives letter of appreciation for heroic act, June 6, 2024.

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